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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

Avery, William

Avery, William, Farmer, New Renwick Road, Blenheim. Mr. Avery is a son of the late Mr. John Avery, one of the earliest pioneers in the colony, and was born in Nelson in 1843. In early life, he followed farming. He has been settled in the Marlborough district ever since he was
Macey, photo.Mr. and Mrs W. Avery.

Macey, photo.
Mr. and Mrs W. Avery.

twenty-eight years of age. His farm of 340 acres is situated in the Fair-hall district, and is worked by Mr. Avery and his son. Mr. Avery was for about twenty years a member of the Wairau Road Board, and has been a member of the Marlborough County Council for many years. He has also at various times been a member of the local school committee. In 1892 Mr. Avery was appointed a Justice of the Peace for the colony. The grounds of Mr. Avery's homestead are tastefully planted with trees and shrubs, and his property has a frontage to the New Renwick Road.